ProfCristina Caperchione
Professor
Discipline of Sport Exercise Science
Orcid identifier0000-0003-2290-5946 (opens in a new tab)
- ProfessorDiscipline of Sport Exercise Science
- +61 02 9514 5208 (Work)
FUNDED RESEARCH
- Health-related physical activity
- Men's health promotion
- Exercise for cancer care
- Mental health and exercise
Research Funding:
Funding Obtained (Total funding: $4,995,360)
1. Caperchione, C.M., Slattery, K., Brockett, C., Langan, E. & Menzies, T. (2023). Empowering coaches with practical strategies to identify and support athlete mental health. Australian Institute of Sport (Cat 1). Value $49,990.
2. Mills, C., Harcout, T. Schulenkorf, N., Lee, P., Le, K., Wilson, E., Bond, D., Caperchione, C.M., & Argyrous, G. (May 2021-September 2021). Development and delivery of Value of Sport report for NSW. NSW Government-Office of Sport (Cat 1). Value $179, 063.
3. Fullagar, H.H.K, Caperchione, C.M., & Impellizzeri, F. (2021-2022). An evidence-based health evaluation of the FRNSW Tactical Athlete Rehabilitation Program. Employers Mutual Limited (Cat 3). Value $50,188.
4. Caperchione, C.M., Evans, J., Schulenkorf, N. Rosenbaum, S. & Curry, C. (2020-2022). Examining the implementation of an integrated psychosocial and physical activity program targeting mental, social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander girls: The SISTA program. Australian Government Department of Health, Preventive Health Policy Branch (Cat 1). Value $74,464.
5. Hickman, L. Caperchione, C.M., Phillips, J.L., Agar, M., Ganeson, A. & Keegan, J. (2020-2022). An implementation science m-Health project to improve patient and clinician knowledge of fatigue and its management in life limiting illness. Maridulu Budyari Gumal - The Sydney Partnership for Health, Education, Research and Enterprise (SPHERE) (Cat 2). Value $20,000.
6. Caperchione, C.M., Fransen, J., Evans, J. & Wallace, L. (2019-2020). Examining perceptions of physical activity and well-being of individuals participating in the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Series. Joint funded from UTS External Engagement Grant and Sanitariuam Health Food Company (Cat 3). Value $25,000.
7. Caperchione, C.M., Phillips, J., Liauw, W., Harris, C., Agar, M., Sharp, P. & McCullough, S. (2019-2021). Understanding cancer workforce capacity to implement exercise counselling and an exercise referral pathway: a mixed methods study. Translational Cancer Research Network Flagship Grant-Cancer Institute NSW (Cat 2). Value $94,366.
8. Fullagar, H.H.K, Caperchione, C.M., Impellizzeri, F, & Coutts, A. (2019-2020). An evidence-based health evaluation of the FRNSW Tactical Athlete Resilience Program. Fire and Rescue NSW (Cat 3). Value $21,422.
9. Caperchione, C.M., Schulenkorf, N., Chambers, S., Rice, S., Bottorff, J., Oliffe, J., Hunt, K., Sharp, P. & Allen, N. (2018-2019). Understanding the socio-cultural needs and interests of Australian men to inform the development of a gender sensitised health promotion program focused on active living, healthy eating and mental fitness. Health Futures Development Grant-Faculty of Health, UTS. Value $15,990.
10. Caperchione, C.M. (2018-2019). UTS Distinguished University Scholar. UTS Internal Grant. Value $10,000.
11. Johnson, S.T., Bottorff, J.L., Oliffe, J.L., Caperchione, C.M., Rice, S., Duncan, M., James, C., Rich, J., Holmes, A. (2018-2019). POWERPLAY: Building employee health and safety through prevention. Alberta Ministry of Labour - Occupational Health and Safety Futures Program (Cat 2 equivalent). Value $186,919.
12. Caperchione, C., Davies, K., Bottorff, J.L., Oliffe, J. L., Johnson, S., Hunt. K. & Sharp, P. (2018-2019). Development, Delivery and Evaluation of the HAT TRICK Train-the-Trainer Module. Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research-Reach Award (Cat 2 equivalent). Value $9,990.
13. Campbell, K., Levy-Milne, Faulkner, G., Caperchione, C.M. (2018-2019). Enhancing supportive care for cancer survivors with exercise support in BC (SUCCESS BC). Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research-Reach Award (Cat 2 equivalent). Value $10,000
14. Caperchione, C.M. & Sharp, P. (2018-2019). HAT TRICK: An innovative health promotion program for men. Mitacs Accelerate Internship and Innovation to Wellness Award-PhD Scholarship Award. Mitacs Canada (Cat 2 equivalent). Value $25,000.
15. Caperchione, C.M., Sabiston, C., Berg, S. Kowalski, K. & Fergusen, L. (2017-2019). A league of the own: Implementation and evaluation of an integrated psycho-social and sport program for at-risk adolescent girls. Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) (Cat 1). Value $66,974.
16. Caperchione, C.M. (2018-2019). Dissemination of HAT TRICK: A health promotion program for men. Canadian Men’s Health Foundation (Cat 2 equivalent). Value $80,000.
17. Caperchione, C.M. (2016-2017). A league of their own: Examining the feasibility of an integrated psycho-social and sport program for at-risk adolescent girls. Hampton Endowment Research Fund (Cat 3 equivalent). Value $5,000.
18. Caperchione, C.M. (2016-2017). Examining the degree of physical activity information breast cancer survivors receive from their oncology specialist. Bill Tymchuk Cancer Research Award (Cat 3 equivalent). Value $1,350.
19. Naylor, P.J., Beauchamp, M.R., Caperchione, C.M., Rhodes, R.E., Temple, V.A. (2016-2017). Ex-Change Makers: 2017 International Meeting to Advance Behaviour Change Science. Canadian Institute of Health Research-Planning and Dissemination Grant (Cat 1 equivalent). Value $14,858.
20. Caperchione, C.M., Oliffe, J.L., Bottorff, J.L., Johnson, S.T., Hunt, K. & Sharp, P. (2016-2018). HAT-TRICK: Physical activity, healthy eating and connectedness in male hockey fans. Canadian Cancer Society Research Institute (Cat 1 equivalent). Value $188,000.
21. Caperchione, C. M, Sabiston, C., Bottorff, J., Eves, N., Gotay, C., Campbell, K. & Clark, M. (2014-2017). If THEY build it, will THEY act? Novel approaches to increasing physical activity among breast cancer survivors. Canadian Cancer Society Research Institute (Cat 1 equivalent). Value $199,780.
22. Caperchione, C.M. (2015-2016). International Visitor-Kate Hunt, University of Glasgow. UBC-International Visitor Grant. Value $5,000.
23. Caperchione, C.M. (2015-2016). A league of their own: Examining the feasibility of an integrated psycho-social and sport program for at-risk adolescent girls. UBC Vice President’s Bridge Funding. Value $5,000.
24. Caperchione, C. M. (2015-2016). Examining a physical activity intervention for at-risk adolescent girls. UBC- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Training Grant. Value $5000.
25.Bottorff, J., Oliffe, J., Amand, A., Caperchione, C., Halloway, K. (2014-2016). Dads in Gear: An Innovative Men-centred Approach to Smoking Cessation. Canadian Cancer Society Research Institute (Cat 1 equivalent). Value $200,000.
26. Caperchione, C., Holtzman, S. Oelke, N. (2013-2014). Understanding the relationship between physical activity service provision and physical activity participation in older adults living in the Kelowna Region. Faculty of Health and Social Development Health Research Grant-UBCO. Value $9,900.
27. Bottorff, J., Johnson, S., Oliffe, J., Osei, W., Tillotson, J., Bowering, D., Grant, B., Viney, N. & Caperchione, C. (2013-2016). Harmonization: Building a collaborative framework for cancer prevention. Canadian Cancer Society Research Institute (Cat 1 equivalent). Value $928,000.
28. Rush, C., Oelke, N., Caperchione, C. Barker, J. (2013-2014). Examining risk factors related to hypertension in Mongu District, Western Province, Zambia. Faculty of Health and Social Development Health Research Grant-UBCO. Value $10,000.
29. Oelke, N., Clarotto, A., Caperchione, C. (2013-2014). Integration of prevention into Chronic Disease Management Models of care. Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Management. Value $9996.65
30. Oliffe, J., Bottorff, J., Mackay, M., Blye, F., Caperchione, C., Currie, L. & Boomer, J. (2013-2015). Smokefree Men: Translating Research Findings through a Tobacco Reduction Website for Cancer Prevention Action. Canadian Cancer Society Research Institute (Cat 1 equivalent). Value $200,000.
31. Oliffe, J., Bottorff, J., Boomer, J., Caperchione, C., Dauphinee, A., & Gotay, C. (2012). Addressing CVD Prevention with an Innovative Men-centred Approach to Tobacco Reduction. Canadian Institute for Health Research (CIHR)-Catalyst Grant (Cat 1 equivalent). Value $100,000.
32. Oelke, N., Bottorff, J., Caperchione, C., Woodhouse, L., Suter, E., Campbell- Scherer, Lewanczuk, R. & Arsenault, D. (2012). Developing an integrated chronic disease management model in rural communities and small urban centres. UBC Faculty of Health and Social Development Research Grant. Value $10,000.
33. Caperchione, C., Chau, S., Walker, G. & Mummery, K. (2011). Examining the barriers, constraints and motives to physical activity participation in a sample of South Asians living in Canada. UBC Faculty of Health and Social Science Research Grant. Value $10,000.
34. Caperchione, C. & Chau, S. (2011). Understanding the physical activity behaviours of South Asians Living in Canada. UBC Interdisciplinary Collaborative Grant. Value $9,350
35. Kolt, G., Rosenkranz, R., Mummery, K., Caperchione, C. (2010). A literature review on evidence for promoting physical activity for older people and a review of existing international physical activity guidelines for older people. New Zealand Ministry of Health (Cat 1 equivalent). Value $65,000 NZ.
36. Mummery, K., Kolt, G., Maeder, A., Vandelanotte, C., Duncan, M. & Caperchione, C. (2009). WALK 2.0: Investigating the internal and external validity of Web 2.0 applications in promoting physical activity. National Health and Medical Research Council (Cat 1). Value $906,350 AUD
37. Happell, B. & Caperchione, C. (2009). Investigating the relationship between psychological health, physical health and work-related flow. Institute for Health and Social Science Research. Value $15,000 AUD.
38. Happell, B., Mummery, K., Reid-Searl, K., Dwyer, T., Johnson, M., Burke, K., Caperchione, C. (2009). Promotion of physical and psychosocial wellbeing of nurses in a regional Queensland hospital. Queensland Nursing Council (QNC) Experienced Researcher Grant (Cat 2). Value $29,900 AUD.
39. Mummery, K., Viljoen, P., Vandelanotte, C., Caperchione, C., Duncan, M., Kolt, G., Maeder, A., Karunanithi, M, Sarela, A. & Noakes, M. (2009). Effectiveness of strategies to support lifestyle risk modification in men in relation to nutrition and physical activity in a rural setting in Queensland. Queensland Health (Cat 1). Value $800,000AUD.
40. Caperchione, C., Kolt, G. & Mummery, K. (2008). Exploring barriers, challenges and motives for physical activity participation and healthy living behaviours in culturally and linguistically diverse women (CALD) living in Australia. CQUniversity Merit Grant Scheme. Value $29,700 AUD.
41. Mummery, K., & Caperchione, C. (2006). Design, development, implementation and evaluation of a women's group-based physical activity program: The Women's Active Living Kit (WALK) Program. Department of Family and Community Services (Cat 1). Value $253,000AUD.
42. Caperchione, C. (2005). The contribution of BMI to the formation of physical activity intention. Centre for Social Science Research. Value $10,000 AUD.
43. Caperchione, C., & Mummery, K., (2004) An exploratory study examining the effect of a combined activity program on physical activity maintenance in an older adult population. Central Queensland University Seed Grant. Value $5,300.00 AUD.
44. Caperchione, C. (2003). Promoting Physical Activity in an Older Adult Population of Central Queensland: Enhanced Group Intervention Strategies for Increased Adherence. Women in Research, Australia. Value $500.00 AUD.
FUNDED RESEARCH
- GRANTAustralian Cricket Wellbeing Strategy Impact Measurement FrameworkAustralian Cricket Players Limited1 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025People funded by this grant:
- Caperchione C,
- Coutts A,
- Slattery K,
- Warmenhoven J,
- Sankey C
- GRANTIdentifying opportunities to improve team sport performances with a co-designed and expert-led approachAustralian Sports Commission15 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2027People funded by this grant:
- Caperchione C,
- Menaspa P
- GRANTPhysical Activity and Engagement in Adolescent Girls with Neurodiverse TraitsMonte Sant' Angelo Mercy College Limited1 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2027People funded by this grant:
- Watsford M,
- Liz,
- Rob,
- Kneebone I,
- Caperchione C
- GRANTEngaging and Empowering Indigenous community champions: The Tidda Talk train-the-trainer InitiativeThe Council of the City of Sydney1 Jan 2024 - 30 Sep 2025People funded by this grant:
- Caperchione C,
- Tanny R,
- Wilson J,
- Manton D,
- Canuto K
- GRANTTaking a HAT TRICK-Improving integration and social cohesion in Blacktown though Community CricketDepartment of Home Affairs31 Oct 2023 - 30 Jun 2025People funded by this grant:
- Caperchione C,
- Anderson D,
- Schulenkorf N,
- Sharp P,
- Farhart P
- GRANTEstablishing benchmarks for the design of Do-It-Yourself CPR manikinsSWISS LIFESAVING SOCIETY (SLRG)1 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2026People funded by this grant:
- van Duijn T,
- van Raemdonck V,
- de Martelaer K,
- Caperchione C
- GRANTEmpowering coaches with practical strategies to identify and support athlete mental healthAustralian Institute of Sport14 Feb 2023 - 30 Jun 2024People funded by this grant:
- Caperchione C,
- Brockett APC,
- Menzies T,
- Slattery K,
- Langan DE
- CONSULTINGTactical Athlete Resilience Program - Project Management PlanFire and Rescue NSW1 May 2022 - 30 Jun 2025People funded by this grant:
- Watsford M,
- Caperchione C,
- Fullagar H
- TENDERDevelopment and Delivery of a Value of Sport report for NSWNSW Office Of Sport10 May 2021 - 3 Sep 2021People funded by this grant:
- Argyrous G,
- Caperchione C,
- Bond D,
- Dalton B,
- Lee P
- GRANTAn evidence-based health evaluation of the FRNSW Tactical Athlete Rehabilitation ProgramEmployers Mutual Limited1 Jan 2021
- GRANTExploring the effectiveness of an integrated psychosocial and physical activity program targeting mental, social and emotional well-being of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander girls: The SISTA projectDepartment of Health15 May 2020 - 31 Aug 2024People funded by this grant:
- Evans J,
- Caperchione C,
- Rosenbaum S,
- Schulenkorf N,
- Curry C
- CONTRACT RESEARCHAn evidence-based health evaluation of the FRNSW Tactical Athlete Resilience ProgramFire and Rescue NSW15 Jul 2019 - 30 Jun 2021People funded by this grant:
- Caperchione C,
- Fullagar H,
- Impellizzeri F,
- Coutts A
- GRANTUnderstanding cancer workforce capacity to implement newly recommended exercise counselling and exercise referral: a mixed methods studyCANCER INSTITUTE (NSW)1 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021People funded by this grant:
- Caperchione C,
- Phillips J,
- Agar M,
- Sharp P,
- Liauw W
- GRANTDevelopment, Delivery and Evaluation of the HAT TRICK Train-the-Trainer ModuleMichael Smith Health Research BC1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2018People funded by this grant:
- Caperchione CM
- GRANTSocial Sciences and Humanities Research Council1 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2019People funded by this grant:
- Caperchione C,
- Berg S,
- Ferguson L,
- Kowalski K,
- Sabiston C
- GRANTMitacs1 Apr 2017People funded by this grant:
- Caperchione C
- GRANTEx-ChangeMakers: 2017 International Meeting to Advance Behaviour Change ScienceCanadian Institutes of Health Research1 Nov 2016 - 31 Oct 2017People funded by this grant:
- Beauchamp MR,
- Naylor P-J,
- Caperchione CM,
- Rhodes RE,
- Temple VA
- GRANTCanadian Institutes of Health Research1 Nov 2016 - 31 Oct 2017People funded by this grant:
- Naylor P-J,
- Rhodes RE,
- Temple VA,
- Beauchamp MR,
- Caperchione CM
- GRANTHat Trick: Examining the feasibility of a gender-sensitive intervention focused on physical activity, healthy eating and connectedness in male hockey fansCanadian Cancer Society1 Feb 2016 - 31 Jan 2018People funded by this grant:
- Caperchione C,
- Johnson S,
- Oliffe J
- GRANTDads in Gear: An innovative men-centred approach to smoking cessationCanadian Cancer Society1 Aug 2014 - 31 Jul 2016People funded by this grant:
- Bottorff J,
- Caperchione C,
- Oliffe J
- GRANTIf THEY build it, will THEY act? Novel approaches to increasing physical activity among breast cancer survivorsCanadian Cancer Society1 Aug 2014 - 31 Jul 2017People funded by this grant:
- Caperchione C,
- Bottorff J,
- Campbell K,
- Eves N,
- Gotay C
- GRANTCanadian Institutes of Health Research1 Mar 2014 - 28 Feb 2015People funded by this grant:
- Keller HH,
- Jones CA,
- Jakobi JM,
- Petrella RJ,
- Newhouse IJ
- GRANTSmoke-free men: translating research findings through a tobacco reduction website for cancer prevention actionCanadian Cancer Society1 Feb 2013 - 31 Jan 2015People funded by this grant:
- Oliffe J,
- Boomer J,
- Bottorff J,
- Caperchione C,
- Currie L
